Statement (A): Partial merging of atomic orbitals is called overlapping of atomic orbitals.
Statement (B): The atomic orbitals which are involved in the overlapping must have unpaired electrons
Statement (C): The orbitals which are involved in the overlapping must have the electrons of parallel spins.

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A, B are correct and C is incorrect

All the statements A, B and C are incorrect

All the statements A, B and C are correct

A, B are incorrect and C is correct

answer is C.

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According to VBT theory formation of bond by the overlapping of atomic orbitals of unpaired electrons.

The orbitals which are involved in the overlapping must have the electrons of anti parallel spins.

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